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Producer admits to attempted Letterman shakedown

Rachel Decker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:25:45 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — A television producer admitted Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, avoiding a long prison sentence by pleading guilty in exchange for six months in jail and community service.

Blaze Destroys Businesses

WNEP - County by County — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:57:00 +0000

Fire hit a building that housed two businesses early Monday in Luzerne County.

Series of Water Main Breaks in Wilkes-Barre

WNEP - County by County — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:11:00 +0000

Crews from the Pennsylvania American Water Company were busy repairing several water main breaks that happened in the city of Wilkes-Barre over the weekend.

Different ways to interpret, enjoy Celtic spirit

Times Leader Entertainment — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:15:28 +0000

When Gudrun Walther and Sandra Steinort were researching the Celtic music they love to play, the two German musicians noticed a trend that troubled their womanly hearts.

Train, Car Collide In Berks County

WFMZ-TV 69NEWS: Breaking News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:20:59 +0000

Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident involving a train and a car in Berks County.

Proposed Walmart Plans Squashed In Exeter Borough

WNEP - County by County — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:14:00 +0000

It appears there will be no super Walmart in one Luzerne County borough!

Wilkes-Barre Area Names New School Board Member

WNEP - County by County — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:35:00 +0000

The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board now has a ninth and final member, Gary Polakoski of Wilkes-Barre Township. Monday night board members named Polakoski as the replacement for a former school director who resigned after pleading guilty to corruption. Frank Pizzella was the third member of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board to get caught up in the corruption probe.

Pick-up Slams into Church Bell Tower

WNEP - County by County — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:05:00 +0000

The bell tower of a church was damaged when a pick-up truck plowed into it Sunday.

Snow Causes Roof Collapse

WNEP - County by County — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:08:00 +0000

The heavy layer of snow that fell the past two days took its toll on the roof of a horse barn and arena.

Girl Rescued from Concrete Basin

WNEP - County by County — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:34:00 +0000

Emergency crews in Luzerne County were called out in the snow Friday to rescue a young girl who slid into a concrete basin.

IN CONCERT: Celtic Woman

Joe Healey — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:50:24 +0000

Deadly Crash on Route 118

WNEP - County by County — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:22:00 +0000

A man is dead after a head-on crash Wednesday night in Luzerne County.

Snow Dumped on Wayne, Pike Counties

WNEP - County by County — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:17:00 +0000

Parts of our area, including the Poconos, woke up to snow Wednesday morning.

Diocese of Scranton Plans Important Announcement

WNEP - County by County — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:29:00 +0000

The Diocese of Scranton announced plans for a news conference on Tuesday morning.

LIVE: Space Shuttle Endeavour Landing

WFMZ-TV 69NEWS: Breaking News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:09:48 +0000

The space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of six is expected to land at the Kennedy Space Center at about 10:20 p.m. ET Sunday.

A ‘first’ station, of sorts

Times Leader Entertainment — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:40:12 +0000

When the Oscars are awarded on March 7, Jay Parini will be in the audience, rooting for Helen Mirren as best actress and Christopher Plummer as best supporting actor.

Man Struck and Killed by Train

WNEP - County by County — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Investigators say Joseph Bieber, 28, of Old Forge, died early Saturday morning from injuries he suffered when he was struck by a train in Moosic.

review

Times Leader Entertainment — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:30:14 +0000

Dennis Lehane’s character-packed but gimmicky novel “Shutter Island” earns a slightly less gimmicky film from Martin Scorsese, who makes this 1950s period piece his tribute to the psychological thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock.

Warrant Issued For Store Clerk In Staged Robbery

WNEP - County by County — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:09:00 +0000

Police in Dunmore call a robbery at a convenience store an inside job!

13 Displaced by Fire in Allentown

WFMZ-TV 69NEWS: Breaking News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:10:40 +0000

Witnesses reported seeing smoke from miles away

Two Hurt in Apartment Building Fire

WNEP - County by County — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:33:00 +0000

One person jumped from a window to escape flames and smoke Tuesday morning in Scranton.

Gas Leak Closes Street

WNEP - County by County — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Main Street in Duryea was closed Monday morning after a gas line was ruptured.

Deadly Shooting in Hazleton

WNEP - County by County — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:04:02 +0000

Police say Lorenzo Soriano, 19, of Hazleton was killed in a shooting on Saturday in Hazleton. The shooting happened around 3a.m. outside of a home in the 600 block of McKinley Street.

Sports Bar Owner Faces Federal Charges

WNEP - County by County — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:19:00 +0000

The owner of a popular sports bar in Wilkes-Barre faces federal charges.

David Cassidy Concert

visitPA.com: Events RSS: Northeastern PA Mountain Region — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This is a Reserved Seating show. Tickets are $32 and $27. There is a $3 per ticket transaction fee at...

David Cassidy Concert

visitPA.com: Events RSS: Northeastern PA Mountain Region — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This is a Reserved Seating show. Tickets are $32 and $27. There is a $3 per ticket transaction fee at...

Building Collapses In Reading

WFMZ-TV 69NEWS: Breaking News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:04:10 +0000

Emergency crews are on the scene of a partial building collapse in Reading.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff Passes Away

WFMZ-TV 69NEWS: Breaking News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:44:11 +0000

Montgomery County Sheriff John Durante passed away unexpectedly at Montgomery Hospital early this morning, according to a statement from the county.

New President Picked For Wilkes-Barre Board

WNEP - County by County — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:17:00 +0000

A school district in Luzerne County has a new board president after the last two presidents pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

‘Jersey Shore’ hot topics to swagger onto ‘The View’ set

Times Leader Entertainment — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:50:28 +0000

NEW YORK — ABC says the housemates from “Jersey Shore” are headed to “The View” for some fist-pumping and outlandish talk.